The DOGE divorce with Vivek Ramaswamy came about partly due to the fact that the biotech entrepreneur’s co-star Elon Musk thought he was too “outspoken,” according to people familiar with the split who spoke to The Wall Street Journal.

Vivek Ramaswamy has stepped down from co-leading President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), according to The Associated Press. The official line as to why Ramaswamy is moving on is that he plans to run for elected office — he reportedly intends to run for Ohio governor.

Trump's DOGE initiative seeks to streamline federal operations, dismantle bureaucracy and fire nonessential federal employees.

The Department of Government Efficiency’s first order of business was itself: It’s now down to one leader. Vivek Ramaswamy is no longer part of the commission that President Donald Trump championed, officials confirmed hours after the Republican took office Monday,

Ramaswamy has not yet confirmed a specific date for his announcement regarding the Ohio Governor run, though reports suggest it may happen as early as next week. His campaign is expected to launch in 2026.

The added controversy around Ramaswamy is the last thing Elon Musk needs as he races to cut $1 trillion from the federal budget before the 2026 midterm elections.

Vivek Ramaswamy’s departure from DOGE has left Musk as the sole leader of the department that is envisioned to clean up federal bureaucracy. But what went behind the scenes before Ramaswamy’s unexpected exit?

Trump's choice to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency is expected to announce a gubernatorial campaign after the new administration begins.

Indian-origin entrepreneur and Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy pulled out of DOGE, just 69 days after being appointed co-head with Musk.

Online users shared videos showing Musk twice extending his hand outward from his heart but omitted his words explaining the gesture.

Rep. Melanie Stansbury has been named as the lead Democrat of the Department of Government Efficiency subcommittee.